Inspired by maps and outside perspectives, Tokarczuk published "Flights" in 2007, for which she received the 2018 Man Booker International Prize. Her next publication, "House of Day, House of Night," is a mix of narrative and images that depicts a region shaped by many cultures, individual fate and perspectives. The book was translated into many languages, and Tokarczuk achieved international fame. The family saga takes place in the mythical village of Prawiek in the heart of Poland, protected by four archangels. Her breakthrough was the publication of her third novel, "Primeval and Other Times," released in 1996. In 1993, she published her first novel, "The Journey of the Book People," which was well received in Poland and distinguished with the award for best debut of a novel in Poland. She is the author of 17 books, including novels, collections of stories, essays and film scripts. Since 1998, the Polish writer has lived in the small village of Krajanów near Nowa Ruda. Following her college years, she moved to Wrocław, after which she worked as a therapist in Wałbrzych. She studied psychology at the University of Warsaw. Her father worked at a school library, where Olga Tokarczuk became interested in literature as a child. Olga Tokarczuk was born on Januin Sulechów near Zielona Góra to a family of teachers. Olga Tokarczuk, an unquestioned ambassador of Polish culture," Minister of Foreign Affairs Jacek Czaputowicz stated.
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